[Solved] What happens when set -x is enabled in a shell script? — Ans: The shell prints each command before executing it | Linux CLI

Linux CLI - Environment and Configuration

What happens when set -x is enabled in a shell script?

AThe shell prints each command before executing it

BThe shell exits immediately if a command fails

CThe shell ignores errors and continues execution

DThe shell disables command substitution

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the purpose of set -x
This option makes the shell print each command to the terminal before running it, helping with debugging.
Step 2: Compare with other options
set -e causes exit on error, not printing commands. Other options do not relate to printing commands.
Final Answer:
The shell prints each command before executing it -> Option A
Quick Check:
set -x = print commands [OK]

Quick Trick: Use set -x to see commands as they run [OK]

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